RooCatholic Campus Ministry: A Place to Belong

 

Who We Are: Newman Campus Ministry at the University of Akron

RooCatholic is part of our Diocesan Ministry!

The mission of Newman Catholic Campus Ministry is to gather students attending non-Catholic colleges and universities in the Diocese of Cleveland in order to strengthen their faith and Catholic identity through:

• Participation in a worshiping community of faith
• Increased understanding of Catholic teaching & tradition
• Education, action, and reflection on peace and justice issues
• Leadership development
• Opportunities for personal development and spiritual formation

Throughout the years, RooCatholic has been an instrument of the Holy Spirit, providing a joyful and faithful community for all students here at the University of Akron. If you are looking for authentic community, service opportunities, and an environment where you can grow in your spiritual life, come and join us at RooCatholic to have your life transformed! 

The RooCatholic Program strives to:

• Offer a gathering place for students to meet and share their faith identity  
• Provide students with faith-formation and community-building opportunities through:
  • Weekly Newman Nights on faith topics of interest
  • Sunday Evening Student Mass 
  • Communal prayer opportunities
  • Bible Studies and faith-sharing groups
  • Social activities, including “Catholic Crunch” and other informal gatherings to build community
• Provide students an opportunity to offer service to those in need through: 
  1. St. Bernard Meal Ministry Programs
  2. The Peter Maurin Center
  3. St. Mary Akron School Tutoring
  4. Immersion Experiences
• In conjunction with St. Bernard and neighboring parishes, RooCatholic has served as an integral partner in the faith formation through the annual OCIA Faith Formation Program.
• Our goal is to underwrite costs for students attending SEEK 26, a 5-day experience, where thousands of Catholics come together to encounter Christ through prayer, Adoration, the sacraments, and inspiring speakers. This has been a transformative, life-changing experience for many of our students, and we look forward to offering this opportunity again, which will take place January 1st-5th in Columbus, Ohio. 

Your consideration in donating to RooCatholic is greatly appreciated!